Video: The term “Sharia Law” gets thrown around a lot these days. But (as with most things), the people shouting on the internet and television are incorrect. So to clear things up, a group of Muslim Americans explain what Sharia law means to them.
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Video: The Islamic holy month of Ramadan begins on May 6 this year. As an American-Muslim, I find that many of my non-Muslim friends and colleagues still don’t know much about it.
Gizmodo Media Group is teaming up with Smartypants Pictures to premiere the second season of The Secret Life of Muslims — a video series with a view on modern Islam you’re not getting on cable news.
If you go by what you hear on TV news, you’ve probably only heard the term “jihad” as a scare tactic of a looming Muslim holy war headed straight for you. But that’s wrong.
Ramadan started on Saturday in Australia, so today you might start to notice your Muslim co-workers and friends skipping lunch. The month of fasting commemorates God's revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, and believers use this time to practise reflection and self control. So if you aren't Muslim, how can you be more considerate of those who are? Here are a few tips from people who observe Ramadan, on what they wish others knew.
Christmastime is here, and its traditions have become secular as much as they are religious. However, if you have friends of non-Christian faiths, including them in joy and spirit of the the holiday season can be tricky. Here's how to show goodwill without trampling someone else's beliefs.
